"Hi Dylan,
Just check the kingpin hole in your hanger, make sure the small end of the bushing isnt slippin off the
inside of the bushing seat and "poking" thru the hanger.
But if it works, it works, even tho it mightn't be designed to…"
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Inverting the bushings on randals?
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I was finding turning on my randal 180's a bit stiff on my uni commuter (gravity GS32) so I thought I'd try inverting the bushings on the front truck so that the narrow end of each bushing now…Click here for the full story
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Started this discussion. Last reply by DA BEAR Sep 15, 2009.
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Premium MemberJacko replied to Dylan Wellington's discussion 'Inverting the bushings on randals?'
"inverting the conical bushing makes them turn more, but makes them less stable when going at higher speeds.
you could say skateboarding in general is unsafe.... skateboards are designed for creativity, so play with your setups and tweak the shit out…"
Dylan Wellington posted a discussionInverting the bushings on randals?
I was finding turning on my randal 180's a bit stiff on my uni commuter (gravity GS32) so I thought I'd try inverting the bushings on the front truck so that the narrow end of each bushing now touches the hanger. Now HEAPS better for dodging pedestrians.I briefly had the back trucks bushings inverted too, but found that not only was it then TOO turny but there was heaps of rattle in the top washer when riding.Just wanted some advice as to if anyone thinks inverting the bushings would be a bad…See More
Dylan Wellington replied to Jake Day's discussion 'Skaterfags vs. Longboarders'"The general public are more of an issue than shortboarders. Had some drugged up looking fella throw and a small log at me just the other day (he can't have been to drugged up cos he managed to hit me). With some comment along the lines of…"
Dylan Wellington replied to Gabriel's discussion 'Brisbane security = Retards'"I skate through the top area near the casino on my way to uni all the time and never get pulled up. Apart from getting done for skating in the mall what laws apply as a general guide in Queensland?
I have been told to get off the footpath on some…"
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- At 23:33 on September 8, 2009,
Isaac said… - We actually go to quite a few carparks. All 5/5 in their own way.
- At 18:56 on September 7, 2009, Isaac said…
- If we're not in it we will be on Wickham terrace side.
Trust me, you will love some good carpark action!
- At 18:54 on September 7, 2009, Isaac said…
- Hey, haven't seen you around, if your keen to start rolling with the crew.
Coming along on Friday night is the best way to get to know everybody and have a mad time skating.
8PM In or around this carpark - you won't miss us
- At 21:57 on September 6, 2009,
ASRA AdminBugs said… - Hi Dylan, welcome to the site. I think Qld is becoming the same as every other state in Aust - for a road to be legal to skate on it has to have all 3of the following things:
1) be daylight
2) have a speed limit of 50km/h or less
3) have no lane markings or median strip.
Check out Haggy's interview on ABC radio. (Haggy's the ASRA Prez)
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